What are geodes and where can you find them?

Imagine walking through a dusty, barren landscape and coming across a seemingly ordinary rock. The rough exterior may not catch your eye, but what’s inside certainly will. Geodes are one of nature’s most spectacular treasures and offer a glimpse into the geological processes that shape our Earth. Often hidden in plain sight, these remarkable formations … Read more

What if farmers had to pay for water?

Soren Bjorn, a senior executive at Driscoll’s, the berry giant, in a greenhouse in Watsonville, California on December 22, 2023. (Nathan Weyland/The New York Times) WATSONVILLE, Calif. – The strawberry, blackberry and raspberry fields of the Pajaro Valley stretch 10 miles along California’s Monterey Bay coast, surrounded by fruit from April to early December. The … Read more